Jiang Meiyu lay on the delivery bed, her face etched with agony. Sweat drenched her hair and trickled down her cheeks. Her fingers gripped the bedsheets tightly, their tips turning white. Jiang Meiyu's voice was hoarse from screaming. Mrs. Jiang placed a piece of ginseng in her mouth and told her to save some energy for the birth. Jiang Meiyu, sweating profusely, nodded slightly.
The atmosphere in the delivery room was tense yet filled with anticipation. Jiang Meiyu's moans of pain intertwined with the midwife's instructions, making the room feel particularly unique. Each of Jiang Meiyu's contractions was like a huge wave crashing against the shore, causing the emperor's heart to rise and fall.
The emperor listened to the agonizing moans, his heart aching. He imagined the pain Jiang Meiyu was going through, and couldn't help but close his eyes, tears welling up in his eyes. He clenched his fists and vowed to himself that if he could, he would bear this pain for Jiang Meiyu.
Finally, after a long wait, the clear cry of a baby was heard from the delivery room. The emperor was so excited that he almost rushed into the delivery room, but the empress dowager stopped him. "Don't worry, Emperor, wait a moment before entering," the empress dowager soothed.
In the inner room, Qiu Ping and Qiu Ling quickly wiped Jiang Meiyu's body clean and put a clean mat under her, while Mrs. Jiang wiped the sweat off her daughter's face and straightened her messy hair...
After a while, the midwife came out holding a tightly wrapped little life, and with a smile on her face, she congratulated the emperor: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, the virtuous concubine has given birth to a princess."
The emperor took the little princess in his arms and looked at her rosy little face, his eyes filled with joy. He gently stroked the little princess's forehead and whispered, "My daughter, you are so adorable."
The emperor handed the princess to the queen mother and hurried into the delivery room. He saw the frail Jiang Meiyu lying on the bed with a happy smile on her face. The emperor walked to the bedside and sat down. He held Jiang Meiyu's hand and said gently, "Yu'er, you have worked hard. It's great that we have our own child."
Jiang Meiyu smiled slightly, her eyes full of love: "Your Majesty, I am very happy to give birth to this child for you. In the future, our family will always be happy. I will give birth to more children for you." The emperor nodded and gently kissed Jiang Meiyu's forehead to express his gratitude to her.
As soon as the queen entered the inner chamber, she heard the heartbreaking words: "I will bear more children for you." These words were like a bolt from the blue, hitting the queen's heart hard. She tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, almost twisting it into a knot.
Her heart was filled with pain and anger, and her hatred for Jiang Meiyu grew stronger. She could not tolerate the existence of Jiang Meiyu, a favored concubine who not only stole the emperor's favor but also threatened her own position. And now, this woman actually said such infuriating words, which was simply a provocation to her dignity as the queen! Fortunately, this time she gave birth to a princess.
The Queen secretly vowed to eliminate Jiang Meiyu and her child. She could not tolerate anyone challenging her authority, especially someone like Jiang Meiyu. She had to defend her position and protect her interests, and would never allow anyone to threaten her position and future.
At this moment, the Queen's eyes became firm and cold. She decided to use any means to achieve her goal, whether it was exploiting the power struggles within the court or using conspiracy and intrigue, as long as she could get rid of Jiang Meiyu, she would not hesitate. She knew that this path would not be easy, but she firmly believed that only through hard work could she protect her status and honor.
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